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No. 550,900.. f Patented Dec. 3, 1895.

Wiinsses UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

EDWVIN J. IVALKER, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE- IIALF TO EDIVIN J. IVALKER, JR., AND SHARSI/VOOD BRINTON, OF SAME PLACE.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 550,900, dated December 3, 1895. Application 515a June 17,1895. SerialNo. 553,015. (No model.)

To aZZ whom, it may concern.-

Be it known that I, EDWIN J. I/VALKER, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Bins, of which the following is a description, referring to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification.

The invention relates to pivotal or tilting bins which can be placed or built into a coun- 1o ter for grocery, drug, feed, seed, or other stores, or may be built into the walls or otherwise adapted to use in granaries stables, kitchens, pantries, and many other places.

The object of the invention is to make a r 5 balanced bin that when in its closed position shall be flush with the face of the counter or other fixture in which it is set and shall present a neat appearance, effectively excluding dust, dirt, vermin, and other foreign 2o matter. The bin is so balanced that it may be drawn out and tilted forward or replaced in position by a very small force, being retained by its own weight in both its "closed and opened positions. WVhen open, also, the bin is so fitted that it entirely excludes dust, dirt, vermin, &c. In addition the objects of this invention include economy of space, simplicity of construction, durability, and rigidity in position. Each bin is so mounted 0 that it cannot be shifted sidewise or bind with the bin or portion of the fixture adjacent yet it may be readily entirely removed from the projection showing three bins arranged in a.

counter. Fig. 2 is a transverse section of-the counter, showing the arrangement of partial partitionsbetween thebins. Fig. 3 isatransverse section through abin, showing the pivotal connection on which it rests and turns; and Fig. 4 is an isometric projection of the metal joint or pivotal connection as arranged for two or more bins.

Throughout the drawings like letters and numerals of reference indicate like parts.

The upper surface of the counter is shown at O, the bins at B, the sectional partition at P, and the hinged or swinging joint at J. In this illustration of my invention I have shown the three bins arranged in a grocerystore counter.

neatly fitting the space occupied by the bin inthe rear face of the counter, and adjacent bins abutting directly, as indicated, without space or partition between their faces. The bottom of the bin is provided with the hingeiron j, containing the two downward-extending pivotal projections l, of the shape clearly shown in Fig. 3, which enter into registering recesses 2 into the plate or iron j. These details are also clearly shown in perspective in Fig. 4. Each bin is provided with one hingeiron j, while the plate 7" is common to the three bins and secured to the edge of the bottom of the counter, as seen in Figs. 1 and 3. Owing to the shape of the bin its weight tends to hold it closed and press it firmly against the counter when shut but when open the balance is such that it remains open, requiring, however, but slight pressure to overbalance it and shut it up.

The front 12 of the pin projects slightly at each side, as at 3, Fig. 1, so that when closed it rests against the partition P, Fig. 2, as at 4. When in this position, the upper line of the bin comes just above the lower edge of the partition P and the upper rear edge of the bin 5 lies close to the inner or front wall of the counter. Where the counter is broad, the bin need not extend all the way in to this wall; but for shallow counters it is preferable.

It will now be seen'that in its closed position the bin is covered and inclosed entirely The pins are built of the' crosssection shown in Fig. 3, the front I).

by means of the top of the counter O, which bin coming to an approximately vertical position and the edge 5 coming into contact either with the top of the counter, as at (3, or with the stop 7/ This stop 7 may be so placed that in its closed position the front wall of the bin Z) rests against it and takes the shock when the bin is slammed or closed quickly. This stop therefore would relieve the end of the partitions P from the continual jars when bins are closed. All these stops maybe faced with rubber and the action of the bin rendered noiseless.

In its open position the rear face of the bin Z), resting against the stop 7 or against the top of the counter, covers the bin at that edge andprevents the grain or other material within the bin from being thrown. over the rear edge; also, in its open position the bin forms a tight joint at the corner J and prevents rats or other vermin from getting underneatl'i. By this the invention is distinguished from other bins, in which the front edge is tilted downward when the bin is drawn or tilted forward, and very often when such a bin is used in counters it may be dropped onto the toes of the salesman or other person. behind the counter.

It will be seen that the hinge J, while of the simplest possible construction, at once locates the pivotal point at the very edge of the bin, so that the bin turns upon that point instead of moving forward or downward. At the same time the projections 1, entering in the recesses 2, prevent any displacement of the bin, keeping it always in its proper position and obviating the jamming or grinding against adjacent bins, an objection very common in some constructions in general use.

In the broader aspects of the invention it is of course not limited to the precise form of joint shown, as the same action in a pivoted or tilting bin may be accomplished in other ways, provided the joint be located in accordance with the principles just explained; but by the form of joint shown the bin is held firmlyin position when open and when closed and the joint cannot be disconnected. In all positions, moreover, the weight of the bin keeps the joint together; but when the bin is half opened it maybe raised. to be raised slightly, drawing the projections 1 out of the recesses 2, disengaging the joint, and leaving the bin to be entirely removed for cleaning or repairs. For druggists and fancy grocers the invention may be applied to smaller bins or boxes arranged upon the wall and provided with transparent or other ornamental front. Any bin or box may be readily taken down by tilting it forward slightly, raising it, and so removing it. \Vhen in place, whether open or closed, it cannot be thrown out by any jar.

I purposely omitted the many modifications which maybe made in this application without departing from its principles, because to set them forth at length would obscure rather than make clear the more essential features.

I claim, however, and desire to secure by these Letters Patent of the United States, together with all such changes and improvements as may be made by more skill, and with only the limitations as expressed or by law implied in view of the related arts, as follows:

I11 combination with the counter, wall, or other mounting, the pivotal bins mounted therein, the detachable pivotal joint or connection therefor at the front lower edge of the bin and consisting of one or more projections fitting into corresponding recesses, the said bilrsubstantially forming a continuation of the wall or face of the said mounting and fitting securely therein, when closed, but free to be raised therein and detached therefrom when partially open, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, at Philadelphia, this 6th day of June, A. D. 1895.

EDXVIN J. IVALKER.

\Vitnesses:

JOSHUA R. MORGAN, SHARswooD BRINTON.

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